In light of the disastrous fire at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds at the end of September, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted at their meeting last week to cancel next year’s county fair. TheDailyGlobe reports the vote and cancellation comes 10 months before the event and after the fire that destroyed buildings on the … Read more
Late last week, the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Council demolished the resale shop run by the Community Presbyterian Church after it was discovered that the area was a burial ground. According to WXPR, investigations after a sinkhole formed in the church parking lot. Ground penetrating radar was used and found multiple graves. The church, founded … Read more
The city of Wakefield will conduct a public accuracy test of the voting system prior to the November election. The test will be conducted on the 26th at 9 a.m. at the Wakefield Municipal Building on Sunday Lake Street. The city is also looking for residents interested in serving as election inspectors. Training will be … Read more
Nathan “Freddie” Monkelien (mahn-kyel-leen) of Ashland is in custody in connection with the two recent shootings in Ashland. Judge Kelly McKnight in Ashland County Circuit Court ordered Monkelien to be held on $1 million bond. TheDailyPress reports that Monkelien stated through his attorney that the two men shot were trying to rob him. The Special … Read more
At a listening session hosted by the city of Ashland late last week, about a dozen residents shared how they felt about the proposed renovation of the Vaughn Public Library. TheDailyPress reports the session was hosted by the city to gauge interest in raising taxes to help pay for those renovations. Although the majority who … Read more
Ashland officials have adopted a county ordinance that will allow someone who violates pandemic guidelines to be fined. TheDailyPress reports anyone who violated rules meant to stop the spread of disease during an epidemic or pandemic can be fined after being given a written citation. The fine could be anywhere up to $500 for each … Read more
Earlier in the week, the Ashland City Council voted to appoint Jim Gregoire to fill the District 5 seat vacated by Laura Graf in August. TheDailyPress reports Gregoire was the only applicant for the position. He works as a patient access specialist from Memorial Medical Center. He served the city as Police Chief from 2016-2020 … Read more
The special meeting of the Hurley City Council on Monday set a few things in motion. TheDailyGlobe reports the council approved the purchase of a new squad car for the police dpeartment, and two administrative assistants, firefighters and seasonal student workers all received raises. Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Wiercinski said the raises are long coming, as all … Read more
After over 25 years as County Clerk, Michael Saari retired late last week. TheDailyGlobe reports after serving the county of working with the public and the county board of supervisors and its committees, Saari’s last day wrapped up with a party to send him off. Saari attended his last board meeting on the 26th of … Read more
The city of Houghton may now hold the world record for the most plaid worn on a single day, but the turnout in Ironwood at the intersection of Lowell and Aurora Streets downtown. was great and a good time was had by all. TheDailyGlobe reports attendance in Ironwood was roughly 650 people this year despite … Read more